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The Learning Connexion and Education

- TLC is a Finalist in the Wellington Regional Business Excellence Awards
  - 27 Nov 2025
  - The Learning Connexion
  - The Learning Connexion (TLC) is honoured to have been selected as a finalist in the 2025 Wellington Regional Business Excellence Awards in the category of Excellence in Service and Support! This recognition celebrates the heart of what we do - providing high-quality creative education, personalised support, and a nurturing environment where every ākonga can thrive.
  - Accepted from The Learning Connexion Latest News 2020 1 week ago by feedreader
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- Celebrating Creativity: TLC’s Open Day & Lower Hutt Art Trail
  - 27 Nov 2025
  - The Learning Connexion
  - Lower Hutt Art Trail - 18 & 19 October In October, TLC was once again proud to be part of the Lower Hutt Art Trail, with open studios, an exhibition in the LAB Gallery, and a lively weekend of activity.
  - Accepted from The Learning Connexion Latest News 2020 1 week ago by feedreader
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- Scholarship Spotlight: Penny Wyatt's Manifestorium
  - 12 Oct 2025
  - The Learning Connexion
  - Can you tell us a little about yourself and your creative journey so far? I have worked in healthcare all my adult life.
  - Accepted from The Learning Connexion Latest News 2020 1 month ago by feedreader
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- A Journey Through Creativity: Eileen Brennan
  - 1 Oct 2025
  - The Learning Connexion
  - Can you tell us a little about yourself and your creative journey so far? As a child in the UK, I enjoyed being in my own creative world - sketching and painting.
  - Accepted from The Learning Connexion Latest News 2020 2 months ago by feedreader
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- A creative outlet: Serra Clark
  - 17 Nov 2023
  - The Learning Connexion
  - Serra is a Social Worker by qualification and teaches in the Psych Med dept running an education team.
  - Accepted from The Learning Connexion Latest News 2020 24 months ago by feedreader
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- First Kumera Planting / Kia Kitea Te Waewae Tangata (1962)
  - 20 Sep 2023
  - The Learning Connexion
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  - Accepted from The Learning Connexion Latest News 2020 26 months ago by feedreader
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- International student: Sakjith Weeratunge
  - 18 Sep 2023
  - The Learning Connexion
  - Kia ora Sakjith.
  - Accepted from The Learning Connexion Latest News 2020 26 months ago by feedreader
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- Graduation Speech: Alina Gane-Hurcomb
  - 19 Apr 2023
  - The Learning Connexion
  - Graduation Speech by student speaker Alina Gane-Hurcomb Friday 31 March, 2023 Everyone graduating today is receiving a qualification in Art and Creativity.
  - Accepted from The Learning Connexion Latest News 2020 31 months ago by feedreader
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- Graduation 2023: Student speaker Alina Gane-Hurcomb
  - 3 Apr 2023
  - The Learning Connexion
  - When Alina Gane-Hurcomb addressed the crowd at TLC's 2023 Graduation, she reflected on the woman who arrived there in 2017 on a mission.
  - Accepted from The Learning Connexion Latest News 2020 32 months ago by feedreader
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- A long-held ambition: Peter Coolbear
  - 14 Mar 2023
  - The Learning Connexion
  - At 71, Peter Coolbear is part of a growing community at The Learning Connexion (TLC) reconnecting with their creativity after long careers in other industries.
  - Accepted from The Learning Connexion Latest News 2020 32 months ago by feedreader
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- Day and Night: James Price
  - 7 Mar 2023
  - The Learning Connexion
  - James Price joined The Learning Connexion in 2021, completing a Certificate in Creativity (Level 4).
  - Accepted from The Learning Connexion Latest News 2020 32 months ago by feedreader
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- Sleep Creatures: Tui McInnes
  - 23 Feb 2023
  - The Learning Connexion
  - Tui McInnes is an artist using colour to create creatures that belong in the sleep paralysis dimension.
  - Accepted from The Learning Connexion Latest News 2020 33 months ago by feedreader
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- Matthew Kooistra: Stories of the Sun
  - 15 Feb 2023
  - The Learning Connexion
  - Matthew Kooistra has found the perfect way to express his love for patterns – printmaking.
  - Accepted from The Learning Connexion Latest News 2020 33 months ago by feedreader
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- Shaun Robinson: There's no lottery ticket
  - 31 Jan 2023
  - The Learning Connexion
  - Shaun Robinson is a Nelson-based artist who completed an Artist Residency at the Hidden Sculpture Garden and Gallery in Tapawera last year.
  - Accepted from The Learning Connexion Latest News 2020 34 months ago by feedreader
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- New News Article Page
  - 31 Jan 2023
  - The Learning Connexion
  - Shaun Robinson is a Nelson-based artist who completed an Artist Residency at the Hidden Sculpture Garden and Gallery in Tapawera last year.
  - Accepted from The Learning Connexion Latest News 2020 34 months ago by feedreader
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- Brendan Martin: Exploring my Internal World
  - 31 Oct 2022
  - The Learning Connexion
  - Brendan Martin is a Lower Hutt-based artist who studies with The Learning Connexion via distance delivery.
  - Accepted from The Learning Connexion Latest News 2020 37 months ago by tonytw1
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- Rani Stigsdottir: Banshee The Valkyrie
  - 4 Oct 2022
  - The Learning Connexion
  - Rani Stigsdottir is a Pōneke-based artist, otherwise known as Banshee the Valkyrie.
  - Accepted from The Learning Connexion Latest News 2020 37 months ago by tonytw1
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- What’s it like being a political cartoonist?
  - 29 Sep 2022
  - The Learning Connexion
  - Cartoonist Jeff Bell came to The Learning Connexion after 10 years in journalism and communications.
  - Accepted from The Learning Connexion Latest News 2020 37 months ago by tonytw1
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- Back on Track: Simon Hurley
  - 29 Aug 2022
  - The Learning Connexion
  - A serious back injury – and eight weeks off work – was the spark needed for a new wave of creativity from Wellington artist Simon Hurley.
  - Accepted from The Learning Connexion Latest News 2020 37 months ago by tonytw1
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- Trusting the Process: Chrissy Wickes
  - 18 Aug 2022
  - The Learning Connexion
  - Chrissy Wickes is a distance delivery student, who studies, and makes art from her home in Wanaka.
  - Accepted from The Learning Connexion Latest News 2020 37 months ago by tonytw1
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- Forgotten Images: Nadia Simpson
  - 5 Aug 2022
  - The Learning Connexion
  - Nadia Simpson was feeling burnt out by corporate life.
  - Accepted from The Learning Connexion Latest News 2020 37 months ago by tonytw1
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- Ground Works: Fundraising to acknowledge lost mural
  - 13 May 2022
  - The Learning Connexion
  - Staff Exhibition Ground Works 19 May - 3 JuneFundraising to acknowledge the lost E.
  - Accepted from The Learning Connexion Latest News 2020 37 months ago by tonytw1
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- Beth Strickland: The Silver lining
  - 19 Apr 2022
  - The Learning Connexion
  - The first Covid-19 lockdown was a catalyst for change for Wellington artist Beth Strickland.
  - Accepted from The Learning Connexion Latest News 2020 37 months ago by tonytw1
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- Finding my miracle: Frances Caldwell
  - 21 Mar 2022
  - The Learning Connexion
  - When Frances Caldwell received a scholarship from The Learning Connexion to study for the Certificate in Creativity and Art, it felt like a “miracle”.
  - Accepted from The Learning Connexion Latest News 2020 37 months ago by tonytw1
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- Jimmy Taylor: Brave new worlds
  - 18 Mar 2022
  - The Learning Connexion
  - Jimmy Taylor’s fascination with the other-worldly began at a very young age.
  - Accepted from The Learning Connexion Latest News 2020 37 months ago by tonytw1
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- Louisa Chase: Moving from the Inside Out
  - 21 Jan 2022
  - The Learning Connexion
  - Louisa Chase has come to full-time creative practice later than many – she enrolled at The Learning Connexion (TLC) aged 52.
  - Accepted from The Learning Connexion Latest News 2020 37 months ago by tonytw1
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- Children's art and learning to make mistakes
  - 14 Dec 2021
  - The Learning Connexion
  - Leda Farrow teaches children art at The Learning Connexion.
  - Accepted from The Learning Connexion Latest News 2020 37 months ago by tonytw1
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- Clinton Christian: Discovering my Purpose
  - 1 Nov 2021
  - The Learning Connexion
  - A new year’s awakening - and the covid pandemic - were the catalyst for Clinton Christian to make the shift from a career in architectural design to his true calling in art.
  - Accepted from The Learning Connexion Latest News 2020 37 months ago by tonytw1
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- Danielle Burns: Finding her creative groove
  - 29 Oct 2021
  - The Learning Connexion
  - Danielle Burns has wanted to create art as long as she can remember.
  - Accepted from The Learning Connexion Latest News 2020 37 months ago by tonytw1
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- Lucan Willis: Making Things that Last
  - 28 Oct 2021
  - The Learning Connexion
  - Lucan Willis says he is a maker at heart.
  - Accepted from The Learning Connexion Latest News 2020 37 months ago by tonytw1
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